Matthew vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

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Matthew Rank #33

George Rank #123

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #123 for George.

Is Matthew or George more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do Matthew and George mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Matthew and George boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.